Cardiac Sonographer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our team at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing echocardiography studies and preparing quantitative data for physician interpretation.

The Cardiac Sonographer will work closely with our team of healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care. This includes performing transthoracic, stress, and transesophageal echocardiograms, as well as preparing quantitative data for physician interpretation.

• Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for echocardiography studies, including 2D imaging, 3D imaging, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, and strain imaging.
• Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.
• Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for pediatric echocardiography as required.
• Assume "On Call" responsibilities as required.
• Assist the physician and nurse in performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Operate the echo system, record and process data. Clean and care for TEE probes.
• Start and troubleshoot IV's.
• Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer agitated saline for microcavitation studies.
• Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer echo contrast.
• Possess the clinical acuity to know when to provide critical results to the ordering physician.
• Assist with the performance and reporting for specialty and research echocardiograms as they are presented.
• Assist with the transportation and prep of patients when required.
• Review and apply the results from other diagnostic studies that may relate to the findings of the echocardiogram.
• Assist with the teaching/training of students from approved institutions. Also assist with the training of new hires when requested.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Initiate CPR when necessary. Assist nurses and physicians during medical emergencies.

• Graduate of accredited institution, specializing in cardiac sonography.
• Registered (having appropriate credential from ARDMS and/or CCI) or registry eligible (at least 2 yrs. experience in echocardiography).
• Graduate of accredited institution, specializing in cardiac sonography and/or one (1) year of experience in echocardiography.
• Or candidate must obtain either Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credentials from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in order to apply for the position.

• Two (2) years of experience in echocardiography with the appropriate credentials from ARDMS (RDCS) and/or CCI (RCS).

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.